MARVIN GAYE, ‘HERE, MY DEAR’ (1978) Due to its gorgeous songs and production and mature, dry-eyed spirit, Marvin Gaye’s strange, introspective album about his divorce is now ranked among his best. Hoary old clichés still hold some truth. Consider “when … Continue reading →
Music lovers! Today we’re presenting our listening chart for The Top 10 Songs Of 1973. You can catch the chart for 1972 before you jump in. The list below was unscientifically created by combining the year-end, best-selling singles charts from … Continue reading →
“Marvin Gaye scores for the first time.” Marvin Gaye’s Trouble Man soundtrack released December 8, 1972 and has come to be regarded as a classic. I have to agree with the general sentiment. It’s a sultry, heartfelt, and soulful disc. … Continue reading →
Disco Lab #23: Marvin Gaye – ‘Got To Give It Up’ (1977) Dat cowbell. Dat falsetto. Dat lawsuit! If you’ve heard this magnificent, minimalist party barnstormer recently, it was likely in its 4:08 7” single edit, dubbed “Part 1.” Here’s … Continue reading →
“Listen to what’s happening at Motown. You’ll hear the times change.” Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” originally appeared as the lead-off single (June 1973) for the artist’s L.P. of the same name in August of 1973. “Let’s Get It … Continue reading →